Disney4me Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 When we say we’re in the Disney World parks every single day, we really mean EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Cinderella Castle And that means we’ve seen and experienced a lot of things — the best snacks (and the worst), the best memorable moments, and the memorable moments that we WISH we could forget, the list goes on. We do all this to help you plan your best Disney parks vacation, and it’s a dream to do it. However, we have to be honest — we have some confessions to make. The TTC Ruins Magic Kingdom We’re starting out VERY strong here, but hey, it’s honesty hour — the TTC (Transportation and Ticket Center) is the only way to get to Magic Kingdom UNLESS you’re staying at a Walt Disney World hotel and are on a bus with direct access to the front gate. At the TTC, you’ll park your car, walk or take the parking tram to the Monorail or Ferryboat, and THEN arrive at Magic Kingdom. And for some of us? That just puts a damper on the day already. TTC We’ve heard many people in line for security surprised at the fact that they have to take another mode of transportation to actually get to the park, and we see how that could be jarring for those who haven’t done that research! It basically means you have to allow an extra 30-45 minutes of time to actually make it to the front gates of Magic Kingdom, and for rope drop, that’s ROUGH. While we appreciate that Walt wanted to have Magic Kingdom really set apart from the real world…we do wish it didn’t take an extra half hour to get there. Disney World Would [Mostly] Benefit From Adults-Only Events Now WAIT, hold on — we are WELL AWARE that Disney World is a family park and that’s what it was intended to be! We would never want Walt’s vision to be tampered with like that…however, Disney World already has plenty of after hours and special events that are an extra cost, only for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members, etc. and most are very popular. So would there really be any harm in having an adults-only event SOMEWHERE at SOMETIME on property? Typhoon Lagoon After Hours We’re not saying Disney should shut down an entire park for a normal park day and only allow adults to enter, BUT having an after-hours event that’s 18+ is something we see a lot of older Disney fans asking for all the time. Are there potential problems with it? Absolutely, 100%, but what idea doesn’t? Our bottom line is this: we’ve seen a lot of demand for it, and Disney could seriously make a LOT of money off of adding just a few dates that are after hours events for an 18+ crowd. It’s worth a shot, right? Not Every Day is Magical While we may spend every day in Disney World, the Most Magical Place on Earth, that does NOT mean that every day is magical (unfortunately). We wish it would, or that all our everyday problems would go away when we’re in the parks, but that’s just not the case. That’s nothing against Disney, nothing can really shield you from life or its problems, but while we’re beyond grateful to have the jobs we do, that doesn’t mean that every day is perfect. EPCOT Our cars have trouble when we’re driving to and from the parks. We hit wildly heavy traffic that sours our mood. Rain downpours on us before we can get our ponchos or umbrellas out and soaks us. We’re thinking about the argument we had with our significant other or family member while we’re walking around the parks — see what we mean? While it’s important for us to recognize that we’re thankful to do what we do every day, just like how a lot of families want to shed light on their gratefulness to be able to take a Disney parks vacation, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to ignore the things going wrong. We Don’t Like Some Popular Attractions Just like every Disney World fan out there, there are some rides we’re just not a fan of. For some of our reporters, it’s because they’re prone to motion sickness (which we do everything possible to keep them from having to report on those and will pass it on to someone else), it gives them a headache, or some it’s just one that they’re not a fan of. And sometimes, the ones we dislike the most are the ones that are the most iconic. Jungle Cruise It’s true! Thankfully, a lot of the team has different tastes, so when we’re writing posts recommending rides or attractions for you all, we have a variety of opinions to help us balance the recommendations out, and we try very hard to always state who the ride is for and who may not be a fan. Our reporters have experienced every Disney World attraction COUNTLESS times, so sometimes when they have to get on “it’s a small world” or Jungle Cruise (and hear those jokes for the millionth time)? They might sigh in defeat for juuuust a second. We Don’t Follow Our Own Tips Yeah this one’s a little embarrassing, but we can’t tell you HOW MANY TIMES we’ve been stuck in the parks during a rainstorm without our rain gear, we forget our reusable water bottle, buy bottles of water instead of getting free cups at quick service locations — all these tips that we tell you are INVALUABLE and change your Disney World trip for the better? Yeah, we forget to do all of them. Rainy day in Magic Kingdom We don’t MEAN to, because we regret it EVERY TIME. We remember why we recommend it to you all (ever wondered why you see multiple posts with a few of the same tips? It’s usually because one of us made that exact mistake in the park and need to remind ourselves too) and sit there, miserable for a second, and vow to do better next time. (…We never do.) If You Start To Expect A Magical Moment, You Won’t Get One Magical Moments are when Cast Members around the Disney World parks surprise guests with a little bit of extra magic — sometimes its giving them a free drink, a birthday cup, or letting them skip part of a line (yes, that’s happened!). However, these moments are magical because they don’t happen often and they’re unexpected — THAT’S where the magic comes from! So the moment you start to expect for a Magical Moment to happen to you, or you feel entitled to one, it’s very likely you won’t get one. We love Cast Members! One of the members on our team had her return time for Millennium Falcon malfunction and not show up on the My Disney Experience app, and instead of making a big deal of it, she shrugged it off, told the Cast Members it was alright, and kept her disappointment to herself. And you know what happened? The Cast Members gave her a Magical Moment and let her on! But if she had been a jerk and started to yell at the Cast Members? Yeah, that wouldn’t have happened, because no one likes being yelled at! Mistakes happen and technology malfunctions — it’s not the Cast Members’ fault. HOWEVER, you should not be kind JUST because you’re wanting a Magical Moment — be kind because it’s the right thing to do, and MAYBE you’ll be surprised with one, but if not, that’s okay too! Animal Kingdom We’re always here to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB! CONFESSION: I AVOIDED Magic Kingdom for Over 6 Hours, and I Felt Super Guilty About It. But It Was the RIGHT CHOICE. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s a Disney World confession you have? Tell us in the comments!The post 6 Brutally Honest Confessions from a Professional Disney World Expert first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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